Product Development Assistant – Private Label

Briscoes Homeware; Albert-Eden; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Briscoes Homeware in Auckland is seeking a highly organised Buyers Assistant to join the Group Merchandise team. You’ll support the product journey from development through to launch, coordinating samples, product approvals, purchase orders and supplier communications.

You’ll work across multiple products and priorities, keeping development on track, ensuring information is accurate and timelines are met, while collaborating with Buying, Merchandising, Supply Chain and Design.

Qualifications

• Strong administration, planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident written and verbal communication.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP or purchasing systems.
• Qualification in Fashion, Fashion Business, Buying or Merchandising is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Assist private label development from concept to launch.
• Coordinate samples and approvals throughout development.
• Work with suppliers to track development, production and milestones.
• Raise, update and track purchase orders and supplier confirmations.
• Monitor timelines and escalate delays or issues.
• Maintain accurate product, pricing, and supplier information.
• Support product launches and seasonal reviews.
• Prepare reports to back the Buyer.
• Collaborate with Merchandise Planning, Marketing, Supply Chain, Design and QA.

Skills

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Numerical ability

Problem solving

Education

Fashion/Fashion Business/Buying/Merchandising qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Purchasing systems

Excel

Job description

Briscoes Homeware in Auckland is seeking a highly organised Buyers Assistant to join the Group Merchandise team. You’ll support the product journey from development through to launch, coordinating samples, product approvals, purchase orders and supplier communications.

You’ll work across multiple products and priorities, keeping development on track, ensuring information is accurate and timelines are met, while collaborating with Buying, Merchandising, Supply Chain and Design.